All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to live fulfilling lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of society. The 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, pledges that “no one will be left behind”.
The reality today is that prevailing negative attitudes, low expectations, discrimination and exclusion, ensure that people with Down syndrome are left behind. There is a lack of understanding of the challenges individuals face across their lifetimes and a failure to support them with the opportunities and tools needed to live fulfilling lives. People with Down syndrome and those who support and work with them must be empowered to advocate for these opportunities. They can then reach out to key stakeholders to ensure they understand how to provide these opportunities and in turn disseminate this message to bring about real change.
On World Down Syndrome Day, Thursday 21 March 2019, we call upon every person with Down syndrome to tell the world to “leave no one behind!”.
For World Down Syndrome Day 2019, EDSA has asked their members to show people with Down syndrome taking part in activities whether in schools, workplaces, in social, political and public life, culture, media, leisure and sport.
Starting on 1 March, we will be showing 21 examples from across Europe to make it clear that no one must be excluded.
The German Down Syndrome InfoCenter organises educational programs for adults as part of the Down Syndrome Academy. The one-day workshops have a huge range of topics: personality development, politics, society, … Read more
My name is August and in my leasure time I attend the local scout association. Here I have made many good friends with whom I have a lot of fun. … Read more
Dominika is 7 years old. She has been training hockey for 2 years. She was inspired by her older brothers – also hockey players. Dominika má 7 rokov. Hokej trénuje … Read more
Serafina and her cousins are having fun outdoors. In her family’s eyes she is simply one of them: special and loved just like all the other family members. Serafina e … Read more
Do you remember the Dedelos https://sockschallenge.com/ campaign?Dedelos sells socks and celebrates the human uniqueness. Last year The Socks Challenge Campaign supported the European Down Syndrome Association with a donation of … Read more
Thomas is a 21 year old man who loves his job and is looking forward to moving to his own appartment shortly. He works as much as he can to … Read more
These four children make a fun team. They play and learn together in spite of their differences, because for children, we are all the same. Estos cuatro niños forman un … Read more
Modeling has always been a dream of mine. When the opportunity arose to make my dream come true, it was wonderful!I felt comfortable on the stage, not at all nervous, … Read more
Alex likes to ski with his friends and family in the day and at night. Alex aime skier avec ses amis et sa famille, de jour comme de nuit.
The Foundation has been offering inclusive theater courses since 2008. We are a heterogeneous and very diverse group of people between 20 and 65 years old. Diversity is our wealth. Passionate about … Read more